electricity

S2 W1

BrE /ɪˈlektrɪsəti/ AmE /ɪˈlɛktrɪsəti/

noun en → es

1 ENERGY [uncountable] A2

the form of energy that is carried by wires and used to power machines, lights, etc.

electricidad

  • use electricity

Collocations supply of electricity · cut off the electricity

  • We have no electricity in our house.

    No tenemos electricidad en nuestra casa.

2 ELECTRIC CURRENT [uncountable] B1

the flow of electrical charge through a conductor, such as a wire or cable.

corriente eléctrica

  • flow of electricity

Collocations electric current · electrical circuit

  • The flow of electricity through the wire was interrupted.

    La corriente eléctrica a través del cable fue interrumpida.

3 ELECTRIC CHARGE [uncountable] B2

the property of matter that causes it to produce and be affected by an electric field.

carga eléctrica

  • positive/negative electricity

Collocations electric charge · electrical force

  • The object has a positive electrical charge.

    El objeto tiene una carga eléctrica positiva.

4 ELECTRIC POWER [uncountable] B2

the ability to do work using electricity, often measured in watts or kilowatts.

potencia eléctrica

  • generate electricity

Collocations electric power plant · electrical energy

  • The new power station generates a lot of electricity.

    La nueva central eléctrica genera mucha electricidad.

5 ELECTRICITY SUPPLY [uncountable] B2

the provision or availability of electrical power to a building or area.

suministro de electricidad, energía eléctrica

  • supply of electricity

Collocations electricity supply · power outage

  • The building has a reliable electricity supply.

    El edificio tiene un suministro de electricidad confiable.

6 ELECTRICITY BILL [countable] B2

the amount of money that someone has to pay for the electricity they have used.

factura de electricidad, recibo de luz

  • electricity bill

Collocations pay an electricity bill · electricity charges

  • I have to pay my electricity bill this week.

    Tengo que pagar mi factura de electricidad esta semana.

7 ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION [uncountable] C1

the amount of electrical energy used by a person, organization, or device.

consumo de electricidad

  • electricity consumption

Collocations reduce electricity consumption · energy efficiency

  • The company aims to reduce its electricity consumption.

    La empresa tiene como objetivo reducir su consumo de electricidad.

8 ELECTRICITY GENERATION [uncountable] C1

the process of producing electrical power from various sources such as coal, wind, or solar energy.

generación de electricidad

  • electricity generation

Collocations renewable electricity generation · sustainable power sources

  • The country is investing in renewable electricity generation.

    El país está invirtiendo en la generación de electricidad renovable.